The phone was bought by an employee of Panda Security, who spotted the malware.
iPhones and smartphones are the next target of criminals worldwide," commented Winn Schwartau, Chairman of Mobile Application Development Partners. "Phishing, malware, viruses and spam are a multi-billion business that can now reach hundreds of millions of smartphone users that are remotely connected to the Internet and the enterprise 24/7."
Lawrence Latif THE INQUIRER There are apps for that too
If your computer contracted a virus over the last three years, your Energizer battery charger may be to blame.
Ian Williams THE INQUIRER Pro users get their files scanned
IDG News Service - An employee of a software security firm discovered three malware programs on a recently purchased HTC Magic phone when it was plugged into a Windows computer.
Malicious software for cell phones could pose a greater risk for consumer's personal and financial well-being than computer viruses, say scientists from Rutgers University.
Malicious software for cell phones could pose a greater risk for consumer's personal and financial well-being than computer viruses, say scientists from Rutgers University.
A Panda Security employee discovered three malware programs on a recently purchased HTC Magic phone when it was plugged it into a Windows computer.
If you haven't had one pop up on your computer screen yet, you will: Fake messages warning your computer may be infected with a virus and offering an anti-virus scan and download that actually infects your computer once you click "download."
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